Many have asked why I post about her. The answer is simple. I visited her several years ago. I was impressed by the story of her. The most devastating Kamikaze attack on a single ship ever. She served a long time. She was in good shape cosmetically. I came to know that was because of the "work parties", veterans that volunteer to clean, paint, and maintain her to this day. I joined the Association.
I have conversed with Ari and others who served on her. I am humbled to be in the presence of these Men, even on this electronic media.
Hats off to those men. They fought a hell of a war.
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ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Independence Day!
I've visited her also, and she is in outstanding condition, thanks to all those in the association!
ReplyDelete@ 45er- Yest they did!
ReplyDelete@ Brooke- I hope you did, I had a wonderful Fourth!
@NFO- Yes, even though she is not at PP right now, they are trying to arrange a work detail!